Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

Iron Widow

Iron Widow #1

Xiran Jay Zhao

400 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ science fiction young adult adventurous dark tense fast-paced
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Description

Science fiction and East Asian myth combine in this dazzling retelling of the rise of Wu Zetian, the only female emperor in Chinese history.I have no faith in love. Love cannot save me. I choose vengeance.The boys of Huaxia dream of the celebrity ...

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Moods

adventurous 88%
dark 74%
tense 61%
emotional 49%
challenging 27%
inspiring 19%
mysterious 19%
sad 14%
funny 10%
reflective 10%
hopeful 6%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 33%
slow 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 22% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.17

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